Gaming
‘Dearest Hollow Knight…’ An Epistolary of the Highest Admiration
This letter was found buried amongst the private letters of Sir Benjamin McNeill the first, amateur gamer of not-so-great renown and gaming opinion-giver of modest baring. It is believed that it was penned just before he suffered from one of the most severe cases of thumb blistering ever recorded, due to over usage of the D-pad while obsessively playing Team Cherry’s Metroidvania game: Hollow Knight. Hence, rendering him inept at gaming for days. It is a truly tragic tale.
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June 23rd, 2017 ahk (after Hollow Knight)
Dearest Hollow Knight,
I pen these words with the utmost respect and admiration, to bare my soul to you, with regards to how I feel having basked in your presence for 50 glorious hours.
It has been merely three months since I last played you, yet it feels like your presence is ever at my side. Understand, dear Hollow Knight, that I have never been quite the same after having played you. I am as giddy as a school boy, who has just experienced his first video game and cannot help but cajole in reverie at being by your side, always.
Whenever I commence my laptop, I am graced with an image of you, your gracious and subtle art style, forever captured as my desktop background. Hollow Knight, my Dearest, you must understand, never have I been so completely enraptured in a games world, characters, music and gameplay, since Final Fantasy VII! Please pardon my outburst, but I never imagined, not in my wildest dreams, that a video game could ever affect me in this way, ever again. Yet you, Hollow Knight, have made it so.
Even attempting the most mundane of tasks from everyday life, such as acquiring goods from my local grocery store or walking along the London city streets to partake in the services offered by public bus, have become a constant reminder of you, Hollow Knight. While on these frivolous errands, via my earphones, I am graced by the majesty of your soundtrack. I have never been one for video game soundtracks outside of the act of gaming itself, yet yours has utterly enraptured me in its beautiful orchestral symphonies.
You see, Hollow Knight, I have forever been a fan of Metroidvania games. They have often served me as a wonderful distraction, hours spent exploring, discovering, upgrading and progressing throughout countless worlds such as: extra-terrestrial planets with Metroid, Arabian inspired magical worlds with the half Genie hero Shantae, enchanted blind forests with Ori or haunted demon filled castles in Castlevania. Yet, as truly great as these worlds are, none of them come close to the hours upon hours I spent within your mysterious, underground, insectoid kingdom, all but abandoned to madness and decay.
But Hollow Knight, I need to apologise to you. It has come to my understanding that I wronged you. Not so long ago, I penned together a list of my own making, grading and placing you on a top 10 list of best Metroidvania games, to be published within the World Wide Web. It hurts to say it now, but I only placed you as third. You must understand however, that I felt I couldn’t possibly place you ahead of Super Metroid, the game for which you quite possibly wouldn’t even exist! I also felt it strongly deplorable of me to even consider placing you ahead of Castlevania Symphony of the Night! A game that almost single handily solidified the genre from which you were born, not to mention one of my utmost favourite games of all time! Utter madness! Oh, Hollow Knight, what a fool I have been.
You see, Dearest Hollow Knight, I did not understand the importance you would come to have for me at the time. I was too blinded by the classics and past loves to understand that you truly deserved to be crowned as my number one. Over the months since penning that infamous list, you climbed your way up and engrained yourself in my brain as top of the list. Your stubbornness and refusal to let me go, got to me in the end! But you earned it Hollow Knight. By Jove, you earned it, goddammit!
I will be returning to you once more, fairest Hollow Knight, and surely, I will be forever after. You have come to be a must-have and must-play, that I will forever recommend to anyone who wants to listen. You will always be, now and forever, my GotY.
Yours Sincerely,
Sir Benjamin McNeill
Post Scriptum: Seriously though, Hollow Knight is f***ing awesome!
Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.
According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.
He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.
Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.
Gaming
The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship
Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.
The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.
Thanks to all our Stellar Blade fans for your passion & feedback. Stay tuned for updates🤍 pic.twitter.com/jCRzM4OQBS
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) May 1, 2024
There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.
It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.
The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.
Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?
In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.
Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.
Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.
Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.
In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.
Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.
It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.
However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.
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